Instructor

Paycom - ATS; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Collective in Fresno, CA is seeking an instructor to support adults with disabilities by providing educational and recreational instruction, promoting skill development, and fostering independence. Full-time position involves teaching life skills, arts, or technology while collaborating with care staff to implement individualized service plans.

Candidates should be patient, creative, and professional, with strong communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Background in visual arts, performing arts, or technology, and willingness to learn.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Assist adults with disabilities in daily activities and provide necessary physical support.
• Offer instruction in life skills, arts, or technology to develop new skills.
• Monitor rights, health and safety; ensure appropriate care and support.
• Advocate for rights and help students develop self-advocacy.
• Provide personal care support when needed and ensure needs are met.
• Create schedules, design activities, and conduct workshops or classroom instruction.
• Contribute to development of individual service plans to meet needs.
• Maintain open, professional communication with supervisors, students, care providers and stakeholders.
• Attend training and meetings to improve performance and stay current with best practices.
• Develop positive relationships with students, offering emotional support and guidance.
• Other duties as requested.

Skills

Committed team player

Rights and dignity advocate

Excellent communication

Honest and candid

Positive representation

Calm under crisis

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: UCP + The Collective - Fresno, CA 93720-0233, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $17.50 - $21.50 Hourly, The Instructor supports adults with disabilities by providing educational and recreational instruction, promoting skill development, and fostering independence. This role involves teaching life skills, arts, or technology, advocating for students’ rights, and collaborating with care staff to implement individualized service plans. Instructors play a vital role in creating a respectful, supportive, and inclusive environment while maintaining clear communication and professional relationships. This position requires patience, creativity, professionalism, and a strong commitment to enhancing the dignity, growth, and well-being of those served.

Competencies:

• Committed team player
• Strong advocate for the rights and dignity of individuals with disabilities.
• Excellent oral and communication skills.
• Open, honest, and candid, with a good sense of humor.
• Positive representative of the agency/program.
• Effective problem solver who remains calm and composed in crisis situations.
• Ability to build strong relationships with staff, students, volunteers, care providers, and agency representatives.

Job Duties:

• Assist adults with disabilities in their daily activities and provide necessary physical support, such as mobility assistance or using equipment.
• Offer instruction in various areas such as life skills, arts, or technology to help individuals develop new skills and grow.
• Monitor and safeguard the rights, health, and safety of students, ensuring they receive appropriate care and support.
• Advocate for the rights of individuals with disabilities and help students develop self-advocacy skills.
• Provide support with personal care when necessary, ensuring students' needs are met.
• Create schedules, design educational or recreational activities, and conduct workshops or classroom instruction.
• Provide input in the development of individual service plans to meet each student's unique needs.
• Keep open and professional communication with supervisors, students, care providers, and other stakeholders.
• Attend relevant training, workshops, and meetings to continually improve job performance and stay updated on best practices.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with students, providing emotional support and guidance.
• Other duties as requested.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. for short distances.
• Must bend, sit, and stand for extended periods.
• Able to view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
• Capable of working in varying climates, both hot and cold.
• Fine and gross motor skills are required for equipment and technology use and maintenance.
• Able to push and move individuals in wheelchairs.

Qualifications: Job Qualifications:

• High school diploma.
• Background in visual arts, performing arts, and/or technology, along with a willingness to learn.
• Reliable transportation

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off